Denarius of Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTO PI — VS PP TR P, VI. Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, legend COS — IIII. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (r. 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTO PI — VS PP TR P, VI. Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her right hand and a palladium in her left, legend COS — IIII. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius r 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTO PI Vs Pp Tr P Vi Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum right hand palladium legend COS Iiii Date 152–153 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man surrounded decorative raised elements edge coin shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised details set plain white background.

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